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Unit 8: EM Spectrum and Space Exploration

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A tool that can be on Earth or orbiting Earth that helps scientists to see far into space is called...

a)

orbiter

b)

lander

c)

rover

d)

telescope

2.

A vehicle for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial object. It also collects samples and data from the remote location.

a)
rover
b)
the International Space Station
c)
Observetory
d)
Space probe
3.

Which is one way that space exploration has affected Florida?

a)

Florida’s culture has become well known.

b)

The economy has benefited because of space tourism.

c)

Most American astronauts come from Florida.

d)

Space flights and research are paid for by Florida taxes.

4.

Satellites such as the one shown are a very important technological advancement.


Which of the following is NOT an example of the use of satellites in science?

a)

studying Earth’s features

b)

collecting weather information

c)

wireless communication

d)

collecting samples on other planets

5.

How has our ability to send remote-controlled devices to planets enhanced our understanding of the universe?

a)

It has made it possible for astronauts to go to distant planets

b)

It has limited our exploration to planets with atmospheres similar to ours

c)

It has allowed us to visually explore planets without putting humans in danger

d)

It has enabled us to collect gases from distant planets and bring them back to Earth.

6.

Radio waves have a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than infrared rays.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and largest frequencies.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What is the visible light spectrum in order?

a)

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

b)

orange, blue, green, yellow, red, violet, indigo

c)

red, green blue, orange, violet, yellow, indigo

d)

McDonald's is gross

9.

When the frequency of a wave decreases, the ____________________________________ of the wave increases.

a)

wave speed

b)

amplitude

c)

wavelength

d)

Doc McStuffins

10.

Cell phones (also have microwaves) and televisions use this type of EM wave. It has the longest wavelength with the lowest frequency.

a)

Radio Wave

b)

TV Wave

c)

Gamma wave

d)

Ultraviolet Wave

11.

Select the correct order of INCREASING energy for waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum

a)
Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
b)
Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
c)
Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
d)
Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
12.

The government agency concerned with space exploration and research

a)

NASA

b)

FDA

c)

CDC

d)

FAFSA